The historic center of Iglesias is preparing to experience a day of magic. On Thursday, April 24, the Book Fair - now in its tenth edition - will open the doors to the enchanted world of Harry Potter, thanks to the creativity of the ArgoNautilus association. An entire day dedicated to the most famous wizard in contemporary literature, with spectacular events, activities for all ages and an atmosphere of true urban enchantment.
"The Iglesias Book Fair has already been running for ten years," said the culture councilor Claudia Sanna. "The kids from the ArgoNautilus association are the only ones who are promoting zero-mile culture. Culture is a strategic lever for the development of the territory, not only economically but also socially ." A strong message, which translates into a program capable of blending entertainment and reflection, play and promotion of reading.
Already in the previous days, the shop windows of the center have been dressed in magic with formulas such as “Lumos”, “Confundus” and “Expelliarmus” , thanks to the collaboration with the Civic School of Contemporary Art. A taste of what will happen on April 24, when Iglesias will transform into the magic school of Hogwarts.
The day will start at 9:30 with registrations for the cosplay competition and the “Fantastic Beasts” competition, at the ArgoBookShop in Piazza Pichi . At 10:00, the Sorting Hat ceremony in Piazza del Municipio will decree the house to which each young wizard belongs. Then, between 11:00 and 13:00, the center will be animated by a real Horcrux hunt, accompanied by magical readings in the little garden in Via Manno.
In the afternoon, there will be room for talent and imagination: at 4:30 pm the award ceremony for the best cosplay and its familiar, and from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, the grand finale with the Muggle Quidditch Tournament, for those who dream of flying even without a wand. Throughout the day there will be spell workshops with Luca Occhi, themed walks, selfie corners, potions, butterbeer and enchanted foods in the partner venues. Closing the event, as evening falls, will be the luminous magic of Diagon Alley: an exciting sight among installations, lights and dreamy suggestions .
A unique opportunity to bring the general public – and especially the younger ones – closer to the world of books through the enchantment of narration and imagination. Because, as JK Rowling recalled, " words are our most inexhaustible source of magic ."
